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@article{203277,
        author = {CHIPPADA RAMYA and SHINAGAM GANESH and GOLAGANI PRAKASH and GOKADA ANAND and NAKKA SAI VENKAT NARISIMHA REDDY and THUMMALAPALLI SASIDHAR and T.RAMANA and Ch Lakshmi Prasanna},
        title = {Design and Control of ESC-Driven BLDC Propulsion System for Quadcopter Drone},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {10377-10383},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=203277},
        abstract = {The design and control of an Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) driven Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) propulsion system for a quadcopter drone focuses on achieving stable flight, high efficiency, and precise manoeuvrability. In a quadcopter configuration, four BLDC motors are mounted symmetrically on a cross-frame structure, where each motor–propeller pair generates controlled thrust. The ESC plays a critical role by converting the DC supply from the battery into a three-phase AC signal required to drive the BLDC motor using high-frequency switching techniques such as Pulse Width Modulation (PWM). This project emphasizes the modelling, design, and implementation of a closed-loop control strategy to regulate motor speed and thrust based on pilot commands and onboard sensor feedback. The propulsion system integrates a lithium-polymer (Li-Po) battery, power distribution board, ESCs, BLDC motors, propellers, and a flight controller equipped with inertial sensors such as accelerometers and gyroscopes. A proportional–integral–derivative (PID) control algorithm is implemented in the flight controller to maintain roll, pitch, and yaw stability by dynamically adjusting individual motor speeds. The ESC firmware ensures rapid commutation, reduced switching losses, and thermal protection for reliable performance. System analysis includes thrust-to-weight ratio optimization, efficiency evaluation, and dynamic response testing under varying load conditions. The proposed system enhances flight endurance, improves response time, and ensures stable hovering and agile manoeuvring. By optimizing motor selection, ESC rating, and control parameters, the quadcopter achieves reliable propulsion performance suitable for surveillance, mapping, and autonomous navigation applications. This study demonstrates the practical integration of power electronics and control systems in modern unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology.},
        keywords = {Electronic Speed Controller (ESC), BLDC Motor, Quadcopter Drone, Propulsion System, Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), PID Control, Flight Controller, UAV Stability, Power Electronics, Thrust Optimization.},
        month = {May},
        }